I love June. It’s got my birthday, the NBA Finals, south shore swells, the World Cup (every four years), and … the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)! Two years ago, Stephanie and I joined the Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession which was started, in its current form, by Bishop […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Patron of the church
Following my wife’s inspiration again, we look at the Patron of the Universal Church, the saint recently added to the main Eucharistic Prayer. Soon, we will celebrate our fathers and for the first time I will be counted among them. I am anxious to see my son face to face. I’m not sure if I […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: The handmaid of the Lord
I was unsure of what to write about and this time God gave guidance through my wife, Stephanie. Most would agree that it is natural for a man to take advice from his wife, but still many of us struggle with guidance from those closest to us, even when we know it will lead in […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: The heart to serve
Tomorrow is my cousin’s birthday. I always try to remind him that his birthday is also the feast day of St. Damien of Molokai. Usually I just mention it, but this year I can’t just mention it because we celebrate 150 years since he first arrived in our island home! Over the next four days, […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Reviewing to doing, do and review
We make thousands of decisions every day. Sometimes we have time to think about them, other times we don’t. But whether or not any extended thought goes into these decisions, once they are made the best thing we can do is review. In the men’s group I attend, we are using the “That Man Is […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Experiencing Lent
(This entry is by Kainoa Fukumoto, young adult ministry coordinator at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Wahiawa.) Every year, I get asked the same question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Jokingly, I normally respond, “I’m giving up Lent for Lent.” Over the past few years, I’ve become more and more intrigued by […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Be patient and merciful
I came across this quote on Facebook, “There are some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. Walk away; the battle they are fighting isn’t with you, it is with themselves.” We all have things we struggle with. We also all have gifts. In the parable of the talents and the servants, […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Be my Valentine?
Today is not always a happy day. Society puts so much into it that some may feel the need to “have” someone even if it’s just for today. I remember being single, without a girlfriend or someone who would be my valentine for the day. Honestly, it wasn’t fun, but it did get me asking, […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Keep the faith
The night before one of my games, I remember praying and feeling guilty for asking God to allow my team to win. So instead, I asked God to help everyone play the best that they deserved. Immediately, I felt peace. I came to realize, originally I wanted God to invoke his power for me at […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Refresh
Welcome to 2014! I was reminded during my morning prayer of the rich young man’s encounter with Jesus. To have so many riches and to still keep the commandments is enough for one to feel content, but at some point it is not enough. We want more and God always wants our best. There are […]